GVI Fire Pump Test Meters

The industry leader in flow meters

Global Vision Inc 8730 Jefferson Highway

Osseo, Minnesota 55369 USA tel: 763-391-0990 fax: 763-391-7668
Www.gviflow.com info@gviflow.com
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Why choose GVI?
 FM / UL listed flow meters With continuous improvements and cutting
edge technology, GVI has just released our
 Patented accuracy of 0.5% most accurate flow meter ever.

 Friction loss less than 1 psi This is why GVI is the most requested and
most specified fire meter in the world.
 612 warranty: 6yr gauge / 12yr venturi
The GVI gauge is used in more fire training
centers worldwide than all flow test meter
 Digital gauge with 4-20ma transmitter
competitors combined.

 Substantial inventory for quick shipping After using GVI flow meter for the first time,
you will understand why we are number 1.

Accuflow Venturi
Patent
#D764,630S Customized and special projects
GVI holds FM and UL listing
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 Digital 4-20ma transmitter
The Fire pump flow test has never been
easier. The new FM/UL Approved Digital
gauge from GVI allows users to easily
read the display.

 Temp: 32f - 140f

 Power: 12-32 VDC

 2 wire 4-20 ma

 Backlit display

 Reverse polarity protection

 Optional battery pack available

Transmitting to a compatible controller

will also allow options for capturing
flow curve and additional data.

Calibration:
The unit is factory calibrated and has no user adjustments
for calibration. The assembly uses a microprocessor to
perform an 11 point square root linearization algorithm.

Display units in: GPM / LPM / m3H

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Production / Testing
GVI produces all venturis from domestic U.S. thick wall tube. This heavy duty steel ensures
our venturi will be around years longer than the thinner, lightweight alternatives, so much
longer, GVI has a 12 year warranty on this venturi.

With 2 tolerances After machining,

new CNC of .005 every venturi is
lathes at mean a inspected with
GVI, lead perfect ISO certified
times are venturi test equipment
in hours, every time
not weeks

NIST METER TESTING

Every GVI gauge undergoes advanced computerized testing before
leaving the factory. These tests include leakage, calibration, and
accuracy tests.

Upon successful testing the gauge is issued an NIST certificate tied

specifically to the serial number on the dial face.

The certification is stored in a plastic pouch connected to the

gauge. This pouch also illustrates the typical installation and the
operating instructions for the fire pump flow test.

Contact your GVI rep for duplicate sheets or updated certifications.

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Standard Model List

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1026
Carbon Steel

316 stainless

Duplex S.S.

Super Duplex

Monel

NiAlumBrz

90-10 Cu-Ni

Aluminum

Brass

Epoxy

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Installation / Operation
1. Close the system valve
2. Open the by-pass valve and throttle valve
3. Purge air from meter as follows:

- Open Ball valve on red and green hoses

- Open the high side bleeder knob until a
steady stream of water is coming from the
Clear hose
- Close high pressure bleeder knob
- Repeat for low pressure side
- Ensure both bleeder knobs are closed

4. Start fire pump, read meter in gpm/lpm/m3h

5. Refer to pump requirements and adjust
throttle valve for this requirement
6. After test, open system valve and close the Typical flow loop configuration
by-pass and throttle valves
Can be installed vertically or horizontally

Typ. Install with 5/2 pipe diameters. If reducers are used, lengthen the min pipe dia.
Clear of obstructions, valves, or bends. To 10/4 to ensure accuracy is maintained.

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Replacement hoses
Replacement Hoses with Full Brass Fi ngs 
GREEN HOSE          RED HOSE 
24‐FPH‐F‐GRN  2’ Green fire pump hose with brass fi ngs  24‐FPH‐F‐RED       2’ Red fire pump hose with brass fi ngs 
36‐FPH‐F‐GRN  3’ Green fire pump hose with brass fi ngs  36‐FPH‐F‐RED       3’ Red fire pump hose with brass fi ngs 
60‐FPH‐F‐GRN  5’ Green fire pump hose with brass fi ngs  60‐FPH‐F‐RED       5’ Red fire pump hose with brass fi ngs 
120‐FPH‐F‐GRN  10’ Green fire pump hose with brass fi ngs  120‐FPH‐F‐RED       10’ Red fire pump hose with brass fi ngs 
180‐FPH‐F‐GRN  15’ Green fire pump hose with brass fi ngs  180‐FPH‐F‐RED       15’ Red fire pump hose with brass fi ngs 

Replacement Hoses WITHOUT Brass Fi ngs 
GREEN HOSE          RED HOSE 
24‐FPH‐GRN   2’ Green fire pump hose only    24‐FPH‐RED   2’ Red fire pump hose  only 
36‐FPH‐GRN   3’ Green fire pump hose only    36‐FPH‐RED   3’ Red fire pump hose only 
60‐FPH‐GRN   5’ Green fire pump hose only    60‐FPH‐RED        5’ Red fire pump hose only 
120‐FPH‐GRN  10’ Green fire pump hose only    120‐FPH‐RED  10’ Red fire pump hose only 
180‐FPH‐GRN  15’ Green fire pump hose only    180‐FPH‐RED  15’ Red fire pump hose only 

GVI Spooling Pieces 

 
 
 
Brass Fi ng Assembly   
BFA1  ‐  Single assembly   
BFA2  ‐  Brass fi ng pair          Groove x Groove       Groove x Flanged      Flanged x Flanged 

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Flow meter accessories
Contact your GVI representative for additional
information on replacement parts and accessories.

Analog gauge Digital gauge Digital battery pack Hard storage case

Clear bleed hose Bleeder valves instruction pouch ENGRAVED I.D. tag Auto air vent
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Global Vision Inc 8730 Jefferson Highway

Osseo, Minnesota 55369 USA
tel: 763-391-0990 fax: 763-391-7668
Www.gviflow.com info@gviflow.com

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